Its as if carrot cake and apple cake decided to get together and have babies.
These apple carrot cupcakes are the best of both, and the cream cheese frosting is amazing!
For more information on which apple varieties are best for baking, check out ourGuide to Apples.
Elise Bauer
If you like carrot cake, you are going to love this apple carrot cupcake twist.
Skip the frosting if you are being virtuous.
you’re able to pretend they’re muffins, nobody will know.
Elise Bauer
Not that I would know anyone who would do that.
Don’t like coconut?
Want to use walnuts instead of pecans?
Elise Bauer
Thaw on the counter, frost, and serve.
Stir in oil and eggs.
Stir in carrots, apples, pecans, and coconut.
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Place paper liners in muffin tins.
Spoon the batter into the paper cups, three quarters of the way to the top.
Let cool completely before frosting.
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Beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
Once the cupcakes are cool, apply frosting.
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
